Toddlers transition from fear of strangers to fear of separation from parents. V easy to manifest both fears in ED.
Toddlers transition from fear of strangers to fear of separation from parents. V easy to manifest both fears in ED.
Just DO IT!
Access is often easier after initial resuscitation via IO #Paedstips
Just DO IT!
Access is often easier after initial resuscitation via IO #Paedstips
Driving children to distraction: http://stemlynsblog.org/2013/08/distraction-techniques-for-children-ped/
Driving children to distraction: http://stemlynsblog.org/2013/08/distraction-techniques-for-children-ped/
Get parents on side: you can never calm a child while mum and dad are anxious. (H/T @richardbody)
Get parents on side: you can never calm a child while mum and dad are anxious. (H/T @richardbody)
Assume nothing! Ask child who they’ve brought, or open with “are you a relative?” (H/T @blackburnmike)
Assume nothing! Ask child who they’ve brought, or open with “are you a relative?” (H/T @blackburnmike)
Safety netting is essential: never make people feel bad for being worried. It’s part of being a parent. (1/2)
Safety netting is essential: never make people feel bad for being worried. It’s part of being a parent. (1/2)
Offer to see teenagers alone for a part of the consultation; tell parents it’s your normal practice.
Offer to see teenagers alone for a part of the consultation; tell parents it’s your normal practice.
Even rugby playing 15-yr-old is a child socially & emotionally despite appearing & reacting like an adult physically.
Even rugby playing 15-yr-old is a child socially & emotionally despite appearing & reacting like an adult physically.
Sick, scared, tired and injured children regress developmentally. Invest time in preparation and explanation.
Sick, scared, tired and injured children regress developmentally. Invest time in preparation and explanation.
Kids rarely fake it: they’d rather be anywhere than waiting around in the ED. Take their symptoms seriously
Kids rarely fake it: they’d rather be anywhere than waiting around in the ED. Take their symptoms seriously